Social Worker - Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team
Location: Cardiff, UK
Salary: £44,513.00 - £48,693.00 Annually
Type: Permanent | Full Time / Part Time

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join our Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team in vibrant Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking service that is committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people. You will be part of a collaborative team that values high-quality practice, professional development, and reflective learning, while offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time: Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Ongoing supervision and access to a wide range of training opportunities to support your career progression.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced and dedicated professionals who value collaboration and mutual support.

• Competitive Pension Scheme: Invest in your future while making a difference today.

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy ample time off to rest, recharge, and maintain wellbeing.

Role overview:
As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team, you will manage complex cases involving children at risk of harm and those looked after by the local authority. You will play a key role in safeguarding practice, care planning, and court work, ensuring children's safety, stability, and long-term outcomes remain central to all decision-making.

What you will do:

• Manage a varied caseload including Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children cases.

• Undertake statutory assessments and develop robust, child-centred plans.

• Lead and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, and statutory reviews.

• Participate in Public Law Outline (PLO) processes and care proceedings.

• Prepare high-quality, analytical reports for court and provide evidence when required.

• Develop, review, and progress Care Plans, Placement Plans, and Permanence Plans.

• Ensure children's voices are heard and reflected in all aspects of planning.

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, police, and legal services.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings in line with professional standards.